Everest Base Camp Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 1Kathmandu Arrival It’s arrival day today and you will be picked up by our representative from the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight we will have a tour briefing and make final preparations for our trek.Overnight in Kathmandu.
• Day 2Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trip Preparation We have a day of sightseeing in Kathmandu today visiting some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites here. We will start the day with a visit to PashupatinathTemple which is one of the most sacred Hindu sites and the location of the cremation ghats. From here we visit BoudhanathStupa which is a large Buddhist Stupa and an important pilgrimage place for Buddhists. We then visit Patan Durbar Square and the surrounding area, famous for it’s temple square, golden temple and metalwork that are crafted here. We finish the day at SwayambhunathStupa (the Monkey Temple) located on a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley it features a pretty Buddhist Stupa and Hindu Temple with incredible views over the city of Kathmandu. On completion of our sightseeing we will have a trip briefing to prepare for our trekking and you will have time for some last minute shopping for supplies. Overnight in Kathmandu. Included Meals - breakfast.
• Day 3Fly to Lukla (2840m) then trek toPhakding (2610m) 8.5km 4 hrs It’s an exciting morning with a scenic mountain flight to Lukla, the most amazing airport in the world. Be sure to get a seat on the left hand side of the plane so you can see the peaks of the Himalayas on the way. On arrival in Lukla we stop for some breakfast beside the airport where we can watch the planes arriving. After breakfast it’s an easy walk to Phakding where we can explore the surrounding area or just rest after our first day trekking. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 4Phakding (2610m) to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 10.5km 6-8 hrs We begin the day at Phakding and walk along the gorge past waterfalls and beautiful scenery until we arrive at the highest suspension bridge on our trek. From here it’s a steep uphill (and one of the hardest climbs on the trek) climb for around 4 hours before arriving at Namche Bazaar. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 5Namche – acclimatization day This morning we walk above Namche via the NamcheGompa (Monastery) where we can learn a little about the traditional Buddhist Monasteries and Sherpa history of the region. On climbing the hill above Namche we can view the Everest View Hotel and get a panoramic view of the mountain ranges that surround us. We also can get a great view of Mt Everest from this spot. We return to Namche via the Syangboche Airstrip and have the afternoon free for last minute shopping or watching the Sherpa movie at one of the local café’s.Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 6Namche (3440m) to Tengboche (3870m) 5hrs Today we walk to Tengboche which is the location of one of the biggest monasteries in the area. The highlight of our day is the opportunity to watch the monks perform their afternoon prayers. Tengbocheis a small village located on the ridge top with an incredible mountain panorama surrounding it. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 7Tengboche (3870m) to Dingboche (4360m) 5-6hrs Today we continue our ascent starting with a walk though beautiful rhododendron forest before the track opens up and winds through small villages, past chortens, mani walls and raging streams. We walk under the watchful eye of Mt AmaDablam today arriving at the beautiful village of Dingboche located at the confluence of 3 valleys. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 8Dingboche acclimatization day walk to Chhukhung (4730m) 6 hrs return We have a rest day today for acclimatization. It’s a great opportunity for us to walk to Chukkhung. This takes us up the ImjaKhola valley to a land with glacial moraines amidst towering mountains. Lhotse is on our left and AmaDablam is on our right as we walk and the track ahead goes to Island Peak. We return back to Dingboche for the night. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 9Dingboche (4360m) to Lobuche (4940m) 5-6hrs As we leave Dingboche today the scenery is one of dramatic peaks, we are walking through sweeping arid terrain now with awesome peaks on all sides. At the top of the valley is the Chola Lake that we can see on our way past. On arrival at Lobuche we can take in the panoramic view of this pretty small village surrounded on all sides by big peaks. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 10Lobuche (4940m) to GorakShep (5170m) then Everest Base Camp Return 4-6 hrs The trail to GorakShep runs through a gully that has the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier on the right hand side. It is a landscape of stark grandeur with magnificent peaks all around. After having lunch at GorakShep we will carry on to Everest Base Camp which is a stark and lifeless place. Nestled at the foot of Mt Everest and other massive peaks and perched on the edge of the Khumbu Glacier. It is a beautiful and yet barren place. With strange boulders perched on top of one another and interesting ice formations. This is the starting point for many of the climbing expeditions to Mt Everest. We then return to GorakShep where we spend the night. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 11GorakShep (5170m) to Kala Pattar (5545m) return 4.2km 4 hrs to Pheriche (4358m) 4hrs Early morning we trek to Kala Pattar, a steep rocky hill with a close up view of Mt Everest and the peaks surrounding it. This is the classic view of the Everest range. After lunch at GorakShep we head down to Pheriche for the night. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 12Pheriche (4358m) to Namche (3440m) 12 km 7-8hrs It’s a fairly easy walk today along the mountainside with stunning views as we head back to Namche today. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 13Namche (3440m) to Lukla (2840m) 19 km 6-8 hrs It’s quite a long walk back to Lukla today but as it’s all downhill it’s not difficult. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Day 14Lukla to Kathmandu Today we fly back to Kathmandu where we can do some shopping in Thamel or sightseeing. This evening we will have a group farewell dinner and cultural show.Overnight in Kathmandu. Included meals – breakfast, dinner.
• Day 15Departure day You are free to depart at any time. Transfer to the airport will be arranged for you. Included meals – breakfast.